SQL Server Database Developer - Backend Systems Expert (Remote/Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

- Database Development: Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
- Query Optimization: Analyze and enhance query performance, indexing strategies, and execution plans to improve efficiency.
- Backend Development: Work closely with backend engineers to develop data-driven applications and API integrations.
- ETL & Data Processing: Build and maintain ETL processes for data migration, transformation, and integration.
- Data Integrity & Security: Implement best practices for database security, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
- Automation & Performance Tuning: Automate database maintenance tasks, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, DevOps) to support application development and reporting needs.

What We're Looking For

- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on SQL Server development experience in a backend environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, views, and indexing strategies.
- Database Optimization: Experience with performance tuning, query execution plans, and database partitioning.
- Backend Integration: Knowledge of API development, .NET, or PHP for backend data interactions is a plus.
- ETL & Data Processing: Experience with SSIS, data warehousing, or data pipeline management.
- Security & Compliance: Understanding of database security, encryption, and role-based access controls.
- Cloud & DevOps (Bonus): Exposure to Azure SQL, AWS RDS, CI/CD pipelines, or Kubernetes is a plus.